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Download full textÖzmen, Büsra; Atici, Bünyamin – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2014
In this study, it was aimed to examine the use of learning management systems supported by social networking sites in distance education and to determine the views of learners regarding these platforms. The study group of this study, which uses a qualitative research approach, consists of 15 undergraduate students who resumed their education in…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Social Networks, Database Management Systems, Courseware
Naughton, Christopher; Smeed, Juliette; Roder, John – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
When converting from a paper-based distance mode to an online mode of teaching, certain expectations arise that students may engage not only in the development of extended research activity but that the quality of discussion and thinking will change. With access to open-ended discussion within the online forum the opportunity is afforded to…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Computer Mediated Communication, Summative Evaluation, Online Courses
Thormann, Joan; Gable, Samuel; Fidalgo, Patricia Seferlis; Blakeslee, George – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
This study tried to ascertain a possible relationship between the number of student moderators (1, 2, and 3), online interactions, and critical thinking of K-12 educators enrolled in an online course that was taught from a constructivist approach. The course topic was use of technology in special education. Social network analysis (SNA) and…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Social Networks, Network Analysis, Online Courses
Poellhuber, Bruno; Anderson, Terry – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2011
In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the use of social networking tools (e.g., Facebook) and social media in general, mainly for social purposes (Smith, Salaway & Caruso 2009). Many educators, including ourselves, believe that these tools offer new educational affordances and avenues for students to interact with each other and…
Descriptors: Expertise, Social Integration, Distance Education, Questionnaires
Garber, Debbie – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
As online collaborative technologies become easier to use, an increasing range of "virtual communities" are being established, often for educational purposes. This report stresses that an efficient technology is only part of the process underlying a successful online community. It considers the social process on which an online learning community…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Online Courses, Network Analysis, Social Networks
Berruecos, Citlalli – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
This case study describes three main strategies used from March 2002 to November 2003 at the Open University and Distance Education Coordination (CUAED) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) to consolidate distance education at the University. The author explains how, in just 18 months, these three main strategies enabled the UNAM…
Descriptors: Open Universities, Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Strategies
